What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Brentwood, Tennessee?

Transportation is 61% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Brentwood, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Brentwood, Tennessee should increase to $52,660 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BRENTWOOD vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Brentwood, Tennessee vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 5.3% more expensive than Brentwood, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,660 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Brentwood, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
61% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Brentwood, Tennessee

Brentwood, TN vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Brentwood, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.0% lower

Commute

61.3% higher

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.7% lower

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